Born prematurely in New York, baby Dax Lee Johnston, whose mum is from Lincolnshire, has been flown back to the UK from the US - after their insurance firm and donations from the public the costs of the early arrival.
Katie Amos and Lee Johnston became stranded in the Big Apple after son Dax arrived 11 weeks early on December 28, weighing just 3lb, during a four-day break on the other side of the Atlantic.
Mum Katie, from Burgh-le-Marsh, said: "When we were finally given the all-clear to come home I broke down in tears. We were so hapy. No words could describe it."
She added: "It was like all our New Year wishes had come true all at once.
"We have been on such an emotional journey and it's so amazing to be back in the UK and with all our friends and family."
The couple were initially told Dax would not be well enough to make the trip home until March 10.
Estimated medical costs facing the couple were put at £130,000.
